Each year around this time, after spring break but before school lets out for the summer, I always get the itch to do some spring cleaning around my home. No doubt that raising kids is a messy business, as my walls, appliances and just about every surface in my home can attest! In addition to the…
DIY Breakfast Tray Mother’s Day Gift Idea #MichaelsMakers
Every mom deserves an abundance of pampering on Mother’s Day, and if you are looking for the perfect way to make her feel extra special, there is no better way than with a luxurious breakfast in bed! Today, I’ve teamed up with the Michaels Makers team to create a lovely DIY breakfast tray that is perfect…
Carrot Rice Krispies® Treats
With every holiday, I love to make yummy, fun treats to enjoy with my kids, and Easter is such a fun time to grab our aprons and bowls and spend some time together in the kitchen. Without a doubt, one of my absolute favorite things to make for any holiday are Rice Krispies® treats. This year,…
Host a Painting Party at Home + DIY Lettered Canvas Sign
March is National Crafting Month, but I am a firm believer that every single month of the year can benefit from some hands-on creative therapy! Getting together with good friends to make something fun, laugh a lot, and make a bit (or a lot!) of a mess is always such a great way to connect,…
Botanical Spring Wreath #MichaelsMakers
Warmer weather always makes me want to dress up my front door in spring style. Today, I’m sharing a fun DIY wreath project for spring that is brimming with beautiful botanical elements I found in the Michaels Floral Market. This project took me 30 minutes from start to finish, and the completed wreath makes a…
Rocky Road Blondie Recipe #HugTheMess
It couldn’t possibly be more appropriate that February is National Chocolate-Lovers’ Month, and my kids and I can’t wait to whip up a sweet, chocolate-y treat to celebrate. This Rocky Road Blondie recipe is absolutely heavenly: each square of this bar cookie features a rich, caramel-flavored cookie layer topped with chocolate chips, almonds and rich toasted…
Stenciled Pegboard Craft Organizer
Each year this time, I get the itch to get my creative space back in order! Today, I’m teaming up with the brand-new Plaid Creators team to share the update I made to my all-time favorite craft storage idea: my DIY pegboard craft organizer. With just a bit of paint, it’s amazing how this organizer…
United States String Art Home Sign #MichaelsMakers
In the last 12+ years that my husband and I have been married, we have moved our fair share of times through our fair share of states. It’s been quite the adventure! For this month’s Michael’s Makers challenge, we Makers were given the assignment to put a personal, creative spin on any project of our…
Valentine Card Bracelet Kits with Free Printables
I love finding candy-free Valentine’s Day ideas for my kids to hand out to friends at school! Today I’m sharing a super cute idea for making kits filled with supplies for kids to make their very own bracelet, including plenty of bead “gems” and a free printable bag topper. I love this this is a creative valentine card…
Tulip Easy Valentine Gift Idea with Free Printable Tags
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, surprise someone special with a sweet gift idea they are sure to love! This tulip easy valentine gift idea features a potted tulip plant outfitted with a free printable gift tag with a clever message that is oh-so-fitting for Valentine’s Day: These “Tu-Lips” Wish You a Happy Valentine’s Day! I…